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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of applying additional weight in the improvement of the crouch gait pattern in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spastic Cerebral Palsy Group | Experimental | Conventional physiotherapy and training with applying additional weight |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applying additional weight | Other | Treadmill training with and without weight (15 minutes of 3 times/ per week for 16 weeks). |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Kinovea | Kinovea is a 2D video annotation tool designed for kinematic analysis. Assessment of knee angle during stance phase. | up to 16 weeks (every 4 weeks) |
| Gross Motor Function Measure 88 (GMFM-88) | An assessment tool designed and evaluated to measure changes in gross motor function over time in children with cerebral palsy. Unit of Measure: Scoring Options (0, 1, 2, 3, or "not tested") // (higher scores - better outcome) | up to 16 weeks (every 4 weeks) |
| Timed Up and Go | The Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) assesses mobility, balance, walking ability, and fall risk in disabled children. Unit of measure: seconds of completion (higher scores - worse outcomes) | up to 16 weeks (every 4 weeks) |
| Sit to Stand (STS) test of the NeuroCom® Balance Master® | A cutting-edge technology used at Balance and Mobility Therapy to accurately assess and treat balance disorders. | up to 16 weeks (every 4 weeks) |
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Inclusion Criteria:
The children who participated in the study, aged 12 - 15 years old, were diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy, level III according to the classification of the GMFCS.
Exclusion Criteria:
From the study, they were excluded:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| George Paras, Ph.D. | University of Thessaly | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Department of Physiotherapy - University of Thessaly | Lamia | Phthiotis | 35132 | Greece |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26853808 | Background | Verschuren O, Peterson MD, Balemans AC, Hurvitz EA. Exercise and physical activity recommendations for people with cerebral palsy. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2016 Aug;58(8):798-808. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.13053. Epub 2016 Feb 7. | |
| 34407619 | Background | Merino-Andres J, Garcia de Mateos-Lopez A, Damiano DL, Sanchez-Sierra A. Effect of muscle strength training in children and adolescents with spastic cerebral palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Rehabil. 2022 Jan;36(1):4-14. doi: 10.1177/02692155211040199. Epub 2021 Aug 18. |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D002547 | Cerebral Palsy |
| D020233 | Gait Disorders, Neurologic |
| D000068079 | Motor Disorders |
| D003291 | Conversion Disorder |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D001925 | Brain Damage, Chronic |
| D001927 | Brain Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
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| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |
| D013001 | Somatoform Disorders |